Armed Security Officer

Additional Information About the Role

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Position Details:

• Evening Shift - 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm
• Every other weekend Saturday & Sunday
• Performing public safety and security duties

Why Join Us?

• Generous Benefits Package with PTO and Tuition Assistance beginning on day 1
• Retirement plan includes a 401K with a BJC Match
• Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, and caring team
• Shift Differential pay for evenings, midnights and weekends
• Paid professional academy style training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Military Experience Encouraged

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Armed Security Officer provides continuous patrols of the medical center, while being attentive and alert to the safety and welfare of visitors, patients, volunteers, staff, employees and hospital property.

Responsibilities

Individuals must be 21 years or older to work in this position.Responds to emergency situations according to approved, established Security Department protocol.Ensures equipment issued and used during the execution of duties is properly maintained.Provides continuous security patrols of all areas of the medical center.Mitigates crisis situations such as code responses, responding to disturbances, fires and disaster drills and situations.Ensures proper documentation is completed on all patrol vehicles. Responsible for documenting incident reports.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

<2 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Applicable govt regulationsValid Driver's License

Preferred Requirements

Education

Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice/related

Licenses & Certifications

ASP Baton CertificationCPR/AEDIAHSSNonviolent Crisis InterventionPPCTPD - PSUL

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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• Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer